FLOODS IN SRI LANKA.

 

        There are several natural disasters. Earthships, earthquakes, cyclones, and droughts are some of them. Luckily we are not affected by disasters like earthquakes. But floods occur in our country.   

       We have heard that there was a great flood in Sri Lanka in 1957. Thereafter, a destructive flood occurred in the year 2003. It is regarded as the worst ever flood that occurred in our country. This was a flood with earth slips. 

         As a result of this flood, a large number of villagers in several districts lost their lives. Thousands of others became homeless. The flood-affected districts were Ratnapura, Kalutara, Galle, Matara, and Hambantota. 

        The flood victims suffered untold hardships. They lost all their belongings. They had to starve for several days. They had to seek shelter in school and temple buildings. 

        Immediate steps were taken by the government to provide relief to the flood victims. A large number of voluntary organizations offered to help them. The victims were provided with dry rations, clothes, and medicine. 

        What are the causes of these floods? Putting up buildings on hill slopes, digging of gem pits, and cutting down of trees are regarded as the main causes of floods. 😢

        When a flood occurs, the destruction caused to houses, properties, and also means of livelihood is immense. 😪 Therefore, the government should draw up a plan to find out the ways and means to stop this destructive disaster.